# Mars Future vs Vampire Legacy. City Builder

The clearest difference is ads: Vampire Legacy. City Builder at none against Mars Future's shown. Vampire Legacy. City Builder also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (573 vs 15). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars Future sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Vampire Legacy. City Builder sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vampire Legacy. City Builder holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vampire Legacy. City Builder has 573 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Mars Future's written reviews are positive against 76% of Vampire Legacy. City Builder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mars Future ships an update every 2 weeks, Vampire Legacy. City Builder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars Future | Vampire Legacy. City Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-future/id1503303769/reviews) | **[4.8 (573 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vampire-legacy-city-builder/id6468058020/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **573** |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 75.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 280 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [STM GAMES FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703719097) | [CRAZY PANDA-FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660906820) |

## What reviewers say

### Mars Future

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-future/id1503303769)

Embark on a Martian adventure, exploring the planet, uncovering mysteries, and building a thriving city. Utilize unique resources and advanced robots to develop tourism and transform the landscape. Complete tasks, earn rewards, and expand your region in this offline colonization game.

**Highlights:** Explore Martian landscapes, Uncover mysteries and artifacts, Build and upgrade facilities, Develop interplanetary tourism, Transform the planet's terrain, Complete tasks and earn rewards, Offline gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 150 Crystals | $2.99 | one-time |
| 40 Energy | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Energy | $5.99 | one-time |
| 22,000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 52,000 Coins | $10.99 | one-time |
| 230 Energy | $10.99 | one-time |
| 525 Energy | $20.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 Energy | $42.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Crystals | $84.99 | one-time |
| 2,600 Energy | $84.99 | one-time |


### Vampire Legacy. City Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vampire-legacy-city-builder/id6468058020)

Build a thriving medieval city where vampires and humans coexist. Investigate a mysterious curse, manage resources, construct buildings, and recruit heroes to reunite feuding peoples and restore prosperity. Immerse yourself in a richly detailed fantasy world with a deep plot and engaging story.

**Highlights:** City building and resource management, Investigate a mysterious curse, Recruit heroes, Deep plot with story twists, Build grand monuments, Organize festivals and decorate streets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| vamp_offer_1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| vamp_offer_2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| vamp_offer_3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| vamp_offer_5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| vamp_offer_7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| vamp_offer_10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| vamp_offer_15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| vamp_offer_20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30 USD | $29.99 | one-time |
| vamp_offer_35 | $34.99 | one-time |
| vamp_offer_50 | $49.99 | one-time |
| vamp_offer_70 | $69.99 | one-time |
| vamp_offer_100 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Adorable graphics
- 🎨 Beautiful music
- 🌙 Unique nighttime workers
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🕹️ Good time passer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing issues
- 🔍 Misleading game ads
- 🎮 Landscape mode not supported
- 🤖 Rigged events
- 💰 Difficulty upgrading without spending

**Reported bugs**

- Game not loading on some devices
- In-app purchases not working

**Requested features**

- More frequent updates
- Act 5 content
- Improved resource tracking accuracy
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars Future free?

Mars Future is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Vampire Legacy. City Builder free?

Vampire Legacy. City Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mars Future or Vampire Legacy. City Builder?

Vampire Legacy. City Builder is rated higher. Mars Future averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Vampire Legacy. City Builder averages 4.8 from 573 ratings.

### Do Mars Future or Vampire Legacy. City Builder have ads?

Mars Future shows ads; Vampire Legacy. City Builder does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mars Future or Vampire Legacy. City Builder?

Mars Future ships an update every 2 weeks, and Vampire Legacy. City Builder every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mars Future was updated on September 26, 2026 and Vampire Legacy. City Builder on August 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*